Life has been very busy at school recently with our Batten Team at camp, our juniors swimming, hosting a speech competition, Athletics Day and Grandparents' Day. Our tamariki have stepped up and made the most of all these opportunities. We have been delighted to have our community with us again as we celebrated our Grandparents and competed in our school athletics. So much fun and enjoyment at both events - we had two very special days! What we are most proud of is our children. They take part in everything with enthusiasm and pride and are always open to new opportunities!

We wish our Senior Choir all the best as they take part in their next opportunity, the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival on Friday.

Ngā mihi nui

Janet and the Team @ OLA

Representing our school in the senior choir this year are: Acey, Angela, Bella, Daniel B, Finn C, Harper, Juliana, Lola, Meryn, Mira, Molly Mc, Nicholas, Sheianne, Sofia O, Sophia N, & Xanthe.

We know you will all represent our school with pride and we hope you all enjoy the evening.

Thank you to Mr Grant for working with the senior choir this year.

The competition was judged by students from Villa Maria College (including our very own ex-pupil Ruthie Atherton).

Congratulations to Carys from our school for winning the Year 5 age group! A great achievement.

These gifts can be for babies through to 20 year olds.

We have been asked to not give toy guns (Nerf guns are okay) or alcohol.

Please do not wrap the gifts. This allows parents to go to St Vincent de Paul and select gifts that are suitable for their children.

We understand that donating gifts may not be possible for all families, but if you were able to it would be gratefully appreciated.

My name is Victoria and I am proud to be the Mana Ake liaison for your school. Mana Ake can provide a range of support, from one on one work with kids during school time, to advice and guidance for parents at drop-ins. I can help with anything from anger or anxiety, to behavioural challenges… even screen time and sibling rivalry. I am a registered social worker, and mum of a ten year old, and three cats!

If you would like to have a chat with another parent who also has lots of resources and tips to share you can book a drop-in session by phoning the school office. If you think Mana Ake support may be right for your child, you can discuss this with their classroom teacher.

Each session will begin at 2.00 and take roughly 30-45 minutes. Session dates are:

Tuesday 8th November

Tuesday 22nd November

Every fortnight we celebrate the amazing work that happens in our classrooms by awarding a Principal’s Award to a student in each class.

For the first time this year we were able to gather together as a whole school to present Principal Awards! With all the Level 2 and 3 restrictions this year, Mrs Cummings has been presenting them team by team, so it was extremely special to be all together as a school to celebrate the learning achievements of many of our students.

Congratulations to (front row, from left), Kalyani, Eliza, Emma, Jett, Florence, Eliza, Annabelle and Frankie, and (back row, from left), Sebastian, Marco, Arie, Jahmia, Isla, Liliana, Cameron, Harper, Noah, Nicholas and Ollie.

The next PTA meeting will be on Monday 7th November at 7pm in the school staff room. Everyone is welcome.

God Bless

Janet and the Team at Our Lady of the Assumption School

Term 4 invoices have been sent to parents. As the end of the year nears, the parish would appreciate families making payments to bring their account up to date. This helps the parish pay funds on to the Diocese. Any queries please contact Judy administration@christchurchsouth.org.nz. Thank you.